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Two to make a quarrel: the battle to be Britain’s PM

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Debate for Conservative Leadership

This chapter covers the intense debate between two Conservative Party candidates for Britain's leadership, focusing on their differing economic philosophies and approaches to taxation amidst the cost of living crisis. It highlights personal attacks, political strategies, and the candidates' connections to the outgoing Prime Minister while revealing a disconnect from pressing public concerns. The ideological clash over key issues like defense and foreign policy provides a backdrop to the campaign dynamics that shape the future of the party.

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